Intern - Competitive Play

1 Day ago • Upto 1 Years

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This internship focuses on supporting Nintendo's Competitive Play team. Must-have skills include strong communication, Microsoft Office proficiency, and comfort with multitasking. Passion for competitive gaming is a plus.

Nintendo of America Inc.

About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.

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As a Nintendo of America Intern, you will actively contribute to meaningful projects, and gain valuable hands-on work experience with a leading company in the entertainment industry. During the program from June through August, your work experience will be enhanced with mentoring, networking opportunities and exposure to industry leaders from across the company! Whether you are in a technical or non-technical role, you will be a part of a team committed to putting smiles on faces of millions around the world.

INTERN – Competitive Play

Application Deadline: December 1, 2024

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  • Work with Nintendo’s Competitive Play team on in-person and online events and help support license and scholastic play programs

  • Coordinate communication between internal marketing and operation teams

  • Support administrative day-to-day operations for live and online competitive events

  • Research social media sentiment and provide key insights to impact future events

  • Assist with creation of rules and tournament formats for live and online events

  • Support tracking and monitoring of hardware/software inventory

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

  • 3.0+ GPA

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program with a graduation conferral date between May 2025 and June 2026

  • Pursuing a degree in Media, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

  • Ability to work in a fast paced, ambiguous environment both onsite and during events

  • Comfortable with multitasking and collaborating across various teams

  • Mid-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Flexible with shifting priorities and tight deadlines

  • Strong verbal and written communication

  • Shows initiative, action-oriented, and maintains ownership

  • Passion for competitive gaming a plus

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

  • Able to work 40 hours a week onsite throughout the course of the 10-week summer internship between June – September

This position is onsite in Redmond, WA, and not open to remote status at this time. Housing and travel support will be provided for non-local hires.

This internship includes a base pay range of $25 per hour, paid sick and safe time, and perks such as a local transit pass and access to the onsite fitness center. Given the limited duration of the role, interns are not eligible for full-time employee benefits such as healthcare or 401(k).

About The Company

Nintendo's mission is to put smiles on the faces of everyone we touch. We do so by creating new surprises for people across the world to enjoy together. We've forged our own path since 1889, when we began making hanafuda playing cards in Kyoto, Japan. Today, we’re fortunate to be able to share our characters, ideas and worlds through the medium of video games and the entertainment industry.


Nintendo of America, established in 1980 and based in Redmond, Washington, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. We are committed to delivering best-in-class products and services to our customers and to investing in the well-being of our employees as part of the global Nintendo family.


For more information about Nintendo please visit www.nintendo.com.

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